Changing the look of your home from time to time is always a good thing. It’s important that your personal environment reflects and matches your mood, taste and personality. However, with so many new and interesting trends in interior design, it may seem financially impossible to achieve the look you want. That said, where there’s a will, there’s a way. Looking up different design and decorating trends online and in magazines, and falling in love with different trends doesn’t have to mean that you have to copy the style exactly. If you want to be frugal, let your creativity free.
Funky walls
Accent walls, bright colors, mosaic tiles, statement paintings and wall décor are all part of one big trend in interior design. Of course, you don’t have to like every single bit of popular wall décor, but you definitely have something you want in your home as well. For this task, you don’t have to hire services to help you or spend money on expensive wall art. With some inexpensive arts and crafts supplies, you can become an artist and create your own statement paintings. On the other hand, if you like the trend of accent walls, you can easily do the painting on your own. Finally, if you fancy texture and detail, take a look at available self-adhesive wallpaper as well as faux paneling – this is another inexpensive way to transform your wall décor.
Interesting furniture
When it comes to the latest trends in interior design, furniture is definitely in the spotlight. More precisely, furniture of interesting shapes, colors and materials as well as those that resemble a certain time period are really popular at the moment. Suffice to say, buying new pieces of furniture that match this particular trend can cost you an arm and a leg. Therefore, if you really need some new additions to your home, visit your local flea markets and garage sales. On the other hand, you can spice up the look of your old furniture with reupholstering or decoupage technique. Moreover, repurposing different items is always a good idea. Outdoor furniture, old trunks and suitcases as well as cabinets, shelves and other pieces of furniture that are too old or broken to serve their original purpose can all be transformed into something else.
Complete redecoration
There are some trends that can be modified to fit any budget, but the chances are that you’d actually be more satisfied with the complete redesign of your place. For example, decorating your bathroom in a Zen manner is very trendy. You can minimize your investments simply by putting up wooden shelves or painting some surfaces into a warm shade of wood. You can also play with DIY mirrors. However, if you want a complete effect, you may want to consider investing in new bathroom utilities and replace doors, windows, and floors. In this case, it’s not only about the look you want to achieve but the efficiency of your bathroom as well. That said, if the complete redecoration and redesign of your bathroom is something you want done, you have to determine your budget, even if that means saving up some money for a while.
Exotic cultures
Introducing the trends of different cultures into your home can also be done in an inexpensive way, but you can also go for complete renovation if you’re ready to save up and welcome the change. In general, décor and design of Moroccan, Mediterranean, Egyptian, Indian, and other exotic styles is really popular. Thanks to the possibility to play with curtains, rugs and decorative cushions, you can introduce the color and texture you need. Moreover, you can always find cheap details such as figurines, lamps and other bits and bobs at thrift markets that match your desired style. On the other hand, you can also be patient and spend some time putting money on the side so that you can invest in renovation work. If you want to have arches, mosaic tiles and lighting solutions that perfectly mimic your desired style, this is probably the best way to get what you want.
As you can see, some trends are pretty easy to incorporate into your home with your creativity. On the other hand, you have trends where you can easily use some details in décor even if you’re on a tight budget, but the complete look would still require some kind of an investment. Therefore, before you start any work in your home, make sure to clearly define your goals and things that make you happy. If you think it’s worth waiting and saving up, don’t settle for anything less.
